Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a north-east road this morning.
The collision occurred at around 9.10am on the unclassified Cuminestown to Fyvie road near South Teuchar, and involved a red Suzuki GSX bike and blue SsangYong Tivoli motor car.
The 46-year-old male rider, who was local to the area, died.
Meanwhile the 50-year-old female driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
The road was closed for more than six hours while investigations took place but has now been re-opened.
Sergeant Colin Matheson said: “First and foremost our thoughts are obviously very much with the family and friends of the man who sadly died in this dreadful collision that took place on a quiet rural road.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen the incident and has not yet spoken to police to please come forward with any information.
“Likewise anyone who may have seen either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision should also get in touch with Police on 101 as we try to piece together exactly what happened.”
Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist killed in crash on north-east road
